Pupils in Powys earned the second highest A-Level pass rate for this year, as students across the county received their crucial marks this morning.

Improving on last year, 98 per cent of Powys pupils who sat a WJEC A-Level passed, higher than in England, the UK, and Wales as a whole. Only Northern Ireland bettered the result.

One in five pupils managed the highest A* and A grades, whilst 73 per cent earned grades between A* to C – the attainment benchmark.

Councillor Myfanwy Alexander, Cabinet Member for Education, said, “These are very good results clearly reflecting the dedication and hard work of pupils and teachers in all Powys schools.

 

“Our warm congratulations go to all the young people on their well-deserved achievements and to all those who have supported them throughout their school careers.  We wish all the students every success for the future.”